The Vatican has released the framework for a fall meeting with the heads of Eastern Catholic Churches and presidents of bishops’ conferences, marking the 10th anniversary of “Amoris Laetitia” and focusing on the Church’s pastoral approach to families.
Blessed Carlo was a computer programer and Eucharist devotee who died of cancer in 2006 at age 15. Young people are especially drawn to Blessed Carlo, who will be canonized April 27.
“Barely 2% to 3% of school-age Hispanic Catholic children are enrolled in Catholic schools. Few dioceses and parishes have strong ministerial programs serving this important population.”
Over six weeks, the book will help young people to follow weekly themes as a “map to Jesus.” It contains a guide for pastoral leaders with activities for youth and young adult groups as well as opportunities for reflection and prayer for each young person.
Related to the Synod of Bishops’ goal of promoting a church where people listen to one another and work together to share the Gospel and care for the poor, a Vatican dicastery is asking: How do clergy and laity walk and work side by side?
In what is called the Ecumenical Pilgrimage of Peace Feb. 3-5, Pope Francis will visit South Sudan’s capital, Juba.
In the spotlight: National Youth Advisory Council, eucharistic procession, Vatican II anniversary, Brazilian procession
In focus: World Food Day, letter to young people, Parkland school shooting sentence, legalizing marijuana use in Missouri
